Expert Information on Coyotes from Animal Control

1. Did coyotes affect us 100 years ago in Denver, Colorado?1900 to 1972 Americans encouraged the killing of coyoteres in order to protect other wildlife. www.jstor.org/pss/3984578

2. Do coyotes affect us now in Denver, Colorado?A lady was walking her dog and three coyotes attacked her dog and her.

3. What do coyotes eat in the city? Coyote are omnivores! Diet: 40% rodents 20% fruits Grasses, birds, eggs, reptiles, garbage, other

4. Where do coyotes live?In Denver and in the woods.

5. What do you do if you see a coyote? when walking your dog:

• 1. DO NOT EVER ignore, turn back on, run away.

• 2. Stand ground, yell, make noise, make yourself look big

• 3. Carry whistle, noisemaker, small rocks in pocket.

4. Approach aggressively if coyote doesn’t leave.

5. Pick up your dog if possible, don’t let coyote between you and pet.

• 6. Slowly back towards other people if necessary.

7. Do not stop harassing coyote until it leaves area.

• NOTE: coyotes are skittish and will eventually run away. They avoid confrontation with aggressive people!!!!!!!!

6. What do coyotes look like? Coyote Identification:

Black tipped tail
Black shoulder stripe
Gold eyes
Long pointed ears & nose

7. Are coyotes friendly to foxes? No

8. What animals are predators to coyotes?Wolves and humans.

9. Are coyotes dangerous to human?NO. Coyotes have a natural fear of humans and are not interested in confronting peopl